Individual Instruction

Join Megan Miller for a personalized and immersive experience in plein air oil painting, tailored to your level and pace. Participants will explore the vibrant world of outdoor painting, focusing on color theory, composition techniques, and capturing the essence of the landscape.

Highlights

  • Flexibility: Schedule the class at your convenience for a personalized learning experience.

  • Choice of Locations: Select from picturesque settings like Lake Elmo Park Reserve or the scenic St. Croix River in Stillwater.

  • Studio Option: In case of inclement weather, meet at Megan's studio in downtown Stillwater for uninterrupted learning.

  • Individualized Instruction: Megan customizes each session to your skill level and goals, providing hands-on guidance and practical tips.

  • Comprehensive Learning: Topics include color mixing, composition principles, brushwork techniques, and plein air painting best practices.

  • Cost: $100 per session/ Buy 5 classes or $450

  • Outfitted with all supplies, easel, paint is an additional $60 per class

Required Class Supplies

Painting Panel/Support Options

  • 6- 8x10 Painting Panels or linen pads you can tape on a board A minimum of 6.

  • https://www.jerrysartarama.com/centurion-all-media-primed-linen-panels

  • Deluxe Professional Oil Primed Linen Pads by Centurion (OP DLX)

  • https://www.jerrysartarama.com/centurion-deluxe-oil-primed-linen-pads

Practice Material:

  • Oil Paper Pads (optional)

  • Sketch book and Sharpie

Additional Supplies:

  • Brush cleaner - I use Ganblin Gamsol

  • Metal container for Gamblin Gamsol

  • Palette knives/ A few good Oil Brushes

  • Brush-Filbert Size 6, Flat Size 5 and a round is a good place to start

  • Portable painting easel

    I use a tripod and painter box from http://www.artworkessentials.com/

  • French easels are also a portable option

  • Value markers (not required)

  • Papertowel and gloves

Oil Paint:

  • Ivory Black (for value studies)

  • Titanium White (large tube)

  • Cadmium Yellow Light

  • Cadmium Yellow Medium or Dark

  • Cadmium Red Medium

  • Alizarin Crimson

  • Cobalt Blue (optional)

  • Ultramarine Blue (large tube)

  • Viridian (optional)

  • Transparent Earth Red